Holiday Echo Ridge sits in Knoxville, Tennessee, and serves adults age 55 and older looking for a place to live with some extra help or just a little company, and as soon as you walk in, you notice the bright, hexagonal atrium lobby with a grand piano, which seems to invite folks to gather and maybe listen to some music or visit with friends. The grounds are green and well-kept, with walking paths, flowerbeds, and lap siding that give it a homelike feel, and there's even a community garden outside where residents can dig in the dirt if they want to. People can pick from several apartment styles-studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedrooms, all between 325 and 1,025 square feet, and these seniors' apartments come with features like kitchenettes, walk-in showers or tubs, and individual heat and air controls, while some units also offer patios or balconies for those who want a bit of outdoor time close to home.
Holiday Echo Ridge offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, and continuing care, all in one place, and people can change their level of care as their needs change without having to move away. Independent living includes most things folks might need, like meals, activities, housekeeping, linen service, transportation, and utilities, all rolled into a month-to-month rent, and assisted living provides extra help with daily tasks, like dressing or medication reminders, for people who want to keep as much independence as possible. Memory care is available for people dealing with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and nurses and therapists offered through third-party providers here provide medical care, rehab, diabetes support, wound care, and help with things like bathing or getting around, plus there are pre- and post-op services for those coming back from the hospital.
Safety is a clear priority, with things like safety rails, smoke alarms, sprinklers, elevators, covered parking, and locked mailboxes, and each resident gets a Lively Mobile Plus emergency device with GPS, so help is always nearby if there's a problem. Residents have a lot of freedom and there's no strict schedule, so everyone gets to decide how to spend each day, whether that means relaxing in the community library, joining in spiritual or devotional services, playing billiards with friends, or working out on fitness equipment in the gym. For socializing or relaxing, there's an indoor TV lounge, lobby, fireplace lounge, and big activity rooms for games or hobby groups, and for personal care, the community includes an on-site beauty and barber shop, spa services, and WiFi in common areas for staying connected.
Echo Ridge welcomes pets as part of its pet-friendly policy, allowing residents to bring their four-legged friends along, and there's both resident parking and scheduled transportation to help with errands and outings. All indoor public and private spaces are no-smoking, with well-marked areas outside for those who wish to smoke. Meals are served in a cherry-decor dining room or a private dining room for special occasions, and there's a resident kitchen for those who'd rather cook for themselves. Weekly housekeeping and linen services help keep things tidy, while maintenance staff fix things as needed. Activities are plentiful, with planned events, recreational activities, and opportunities for learning or social connection every week, and for people who love the outdoors, the landscaped grounds and walking paths offer plenty of fresh air.
Services are flexible-residents can arrange extra help or medical care from trusted third-party providers, and Echo Ridge tries to cover physical, spiritual, and social needs under one roof. Apartment choices are simple, comfortable, and allow for privacy or gathering with friends. People who want to see the community before moving in can schedule a tour to look at apartments and shared spaces. Holiday Echo Ridge tries to give residents a comfortable, safe, and friendly place to live, making day-to-day life easier, while giving options as needs change over time.
